Tag Archives: Memphis Theatre

Christmas is still a few weeks away, but a package delivery last week on the Memphis square definitely had passersby pondering how Santa was going to be able to get that down a chimney. Nearly a dozen workers combined with several local volunteers and the forklift from Memphis Lumber unloaded the huge crate from the […]

The Scotland County Extension Council will be holding its Fourth Annual Christmas Music Show on December 12, 2018 at the Memphis Theatre. The fundraiser will feature several talented local performers. Tickets will be available at the door for $8.00 each the night of the performance. The fun will begin at 7 p.m. The money from […]

What do deer season and blue suede shoes have in common? Well in Memphis the two go hand-in-hand as the opening of the hunting season brings Elvis back to the rural northeast Missouri community. Elvis Wade will once again be performing at the Memphis Theatre. The Memphis Community Players will present the special concert on […]

Come to Maudie’s Diner located on the stage of the Memphis Theatre to see the Community Player’s production of “Daddy’s Girl” by Gary Ray Stapp on August 8, 9, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Thirteen performers and a host of individuals are preparing for the comedy. Widower, Benard Muloovy, portrayed by David Carleton, is […]

The Memphis Community Players’ 2018 summer production of the comedy Daddy’s Girl by Gary Ray Stapp will feature a cast of 13 colorful, quirky characters who are veteran and novice performers. The story of “Daddy’s Girl” revolves around Bernard Muloovy, owner of Maudie’s Diner, which is named after his deceased wife of more than two […]

The Southern Gospel group, RENEWED, will be in concert at the Memphis Theatre on Thursday, March 29th at 7 p.m. Their objective is to share the gospel in such a way that believers are encouraged in their walk with the Savior, and that others will develop a thirst for the blessings enjoyed by followers of […]

A number of local performers are joining forces once again to help out the local University of Missouri Extension Office. Scotland County Extension will host a Christmas Music Concert fundraiser on Wednesday, December 20th at 7 p.m. at the Memphis Theatre. Lonnie Erwin, Angela Neese, Nathaniel Orr, Harlo Donelson, Paige McClamroch, Schelle Cooley and Cole […]

Lights! Camera Action! Movies are returning to the Memphis Theatre this weekend. The cinema will be showing Cars III on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. The local theatre, owned and operated by the Memphis Community Players, traditionally is closed for the summer. Weekend shows will be offered now through the end of […]

Talented performers, a variety of popular music, and splendid costumes will highlight the Memphis Community Players, Inc. production of Oklahoma! on June 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memphis Theatre. Thirty-six performers and a host of individuals working on music, stage construction and design, costume design, lights, make-up and hair […]

In 1977 and again in 1993, the Memphis Community Players, Inc. presented “Oklahoma!”, the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. This year will be the third production of show by the Players. The first show was presented in 1977 at the “old” Memphis Cinema. In 1993 […]